In reponse to ChuffBaby.. I think what you say is reasonable. However, I would imagine (some of) the airlines to be interested also in people that have proven they can handle situational and people management. Although we may not be as young and fit as the integrated route 21 year old OATS graduate, many of us have other experience aside from flying that will surely be of potential value?? Or is this just wishful thinking???
I think this is a reasonable point to debate and would hope to provoke numerous responses.